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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,330

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,889

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $2,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,370 $19,070 $20,070 $20,570 $19,040
Base Invoice $15,275 $17,786 $18,716 $19,181 $17,838
Floor mats 165 165 165 165  
Sunroof 750 750 750 750  
Alloy wheels 350        
Mud guards 140 140      
Convenience Package 650        
Rear spoiler 210 210      
Proximity key     250    
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,395
Cargo mat         50
Satellite radio         430
Floor mats 129 129 129 129  
Sunroof 651 651 651 651  
Alloy wheels 303        
Mud guards 106 106      
Convenience Package 564        
Rear spoiler 166 166      
Proximity key     217    
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,200
Cargo mat         40
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 2,265 1,265 1,165 915 1,875
Options (change) 1,919 1,052 997 780 1,584
Destination 695 695 695 695 750
Total Price $19,330 $21,030 $21,930 $22,180 $21,665
Total Invoice $17,889 $19,533 $20,408 $20,656 $20,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$19,330$21,030$21,930$22,180$21,665
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,425-1,3000-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,265$18,605$20,630$22,180$19,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$2,365$3,915$0
Total Invoice$17,889$19,533$20,408$20,656$20,172
Adjustments for Features-986-2,252-1,2100-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,903$17,281$19,198$20,656$18,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$2,295$3,753$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist    $50
Stability control    $400
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio $200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,740$3,100$1,975$675$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,425$1,300$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-986-2,252-1,2100-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.7 in
Width70.5 in69.1 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25039%
Total Not Requested39061%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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